Judge Says Firearms Act Can't Stand After Gun Taxes Zeroed

By Asha Glover · August 5, 2026, 6:50 PM EDT

A Texas federal court ruled Wednesday that the National Firearms Act and its enforcement of registration and transfer requirements are unconstitutional in light of the 2025 federal budget bill's elimination of taxes...

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Case Information

Case Title

Silencer Shop Foundation et al v. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives et al

Case Number

6:25-cv-00056

Court

Texas Northern

Nature of Suit

Other Statutes: Other Statutory Actions

Date Filed

July 04, 2025